Mahalo
Los Angeles, CA

SHEEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

EIN 23-7359525
Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth Black communities
Mission

To provide broad-based educational programs and enrichment experiences for youth in the Watts and South Central communities of Los Angeles, and to develop charitable outreach and learning opportunities through the Sheenway schools and affiliated programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

About SHEEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Sheen Educational Foundation is a California-based 501(c)(3) public charity that operates the Sheenway School and related enrichment programs serving youth in South Los Angeles. The organization runs a private day school, after-school and weekend enrichment activities, scholarship programs, and an EduTech initiative, and maintains an active link with Sheenway programs in Ghana.

The foundation has maintained continuous tax-exempt status since the mid-1970s and continues to file IRS Form 990s; in its most recent publicly available filing (fiscal year ending June 2024) it reported operating revenue in the mid six-figures and total assets near nine hundred thousand dollars. The organization remains donor-facing with an active website describing donation, volunteer, and sponsorship opportunities (including tuition sponsorships and teacher/student sponsorships for partner schools abroad).

Notable achievements

Longstanding local school and program operation

Has operated Sheenway School programs and community education activities in South Los Angeles since the early 1970s, providing continuous educational services and enrichment to local youth.

Sustained financial stability (recent filings)

Reported mid six-figure annual revenue and total assets approaching $900,000 in the most recent fiscal-year filing (fiscal year ending June 2024), indicating sustained operational capacity and financial reserves.

Program expansion and international linkages

Expanded donor-facing initiatives in the last few years including an EduTech center, scholarship fund for local students, and sponsorship programs that support sister Sheenway educational efforts in the Volta Region of Ghana.

At a glance

Total assets
$805K
Annual revenue
$298K
Tax status
501(c)(3)School
EIN
23-7359525
Location
Los Angeles, CA
On Mahalo since
April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Established 501(c)(3) public charity in continuous operation since the 1970s and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Listed in major nonprofit data platforms and state charity registration roll, enabling transparency for donors and eligibility to solicit in California.
Referenced in local Los Angeles municipal records and community partnership materials, reflecting local recognition and engagement.

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